A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8718860 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91400786 epoch_slot_no: 75986 block_no: 8718683 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 19085 time: 2023-05-01 18:51:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe790d4773a0392ffdb463be410fbaad99af2131885028daf867eb09a7bc0534dBlock Operator
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